Table 2 Pooled estimates for lower educational levels and incidence of type 2 diabetes in high-income countries
From: Burden of type 2 diabetes attributed to lower educational levels in Sweden
Pooled RRs (95% CIs);p- value for the heterogeneity Q test, and I statistics (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|  | High (≥13 yrs)* | Middle (10-12 yrs) | Low (≤9 yrs) |
Men | 1.00 | 1.16 (0.93-1.44); p = 0.26, I 2 = 26.4 | 1.52 (1.28-1.82); p = 0.79, I 2 = 0.0 |
Women | 1.00 | 1.18 (1.07-1.31); p = 0.47, I 2 = 0.0 | 1.71 (1.07-2.74); p = 0.001, I 2 = 93 |